AHLAN IS THE FIRST TOY EVER MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR REFUGEES COMING TO CANADA

Developed in collaboration with language and resettlement experts, Ahlan Bear speaks over 60 unique pairs of sentences in English and Arabic. Useful sentences like “What is your name?” and “How are you?” plus Canadian touchstones like “I love hockey!” and "Let’s build a snowman!" give them a reference point to make them feel connected and at home.

AHLAN أهلاً‎ MEANS “WELCOME”

Ahlan turns an unfamiliar place into a familiar one.

It conveys the sentiment “You've come to stay with family,” and that's exactly how we want refugee children to feel when they arrive in Canada. Ahlan Bear is a new friend, a security blanket and a comfort to a child coming to Canada for the very first time under the worst of circumstances. It's a way of saying welcome home, you're safe.